Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the
relative teaching time and student effort required to
successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may
include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also
the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and
complete all assessment requirements, including any
non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to identify fibres and fabrics commonly used in the construction of garments and accessories.

This course is a core unit in the program and is delivered concurrently with

MKTG5756C Identify Fibres yarns and textile materials (LMTTX2001B)

Projects and assessment tasks have been designed to directly link with each of these competencies to enhance your learning outcomes and follow textile industry practices.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics

Element:

Describe fabric construction processes

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Fibres used in construction of a variety of fabrics are identified.

2.2 Construction processes of fabrics are described.
.

Element:

Describe qualities of fabrics

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Physical qualities of fabrics are described.

3.2 Visual qualities of fabrics are described.

Element:

Determine uses of fabrics

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Common uses of fabrics are identified.

4.2 Fabrics used in workplace are identified.

Element:

Identify fibres and fabrics

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Fibres used in clothing industry are identified.

1.2 Methods of identifying fibres are identified.

1.3 Fabrics used in clothing industry are identified.

1.4 Generic and trade names for fibres and fabrics are identified.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities for this unit will comprise of a combination of
* class presentations,
* group work and discussions
* individual research assignments
* Sample folio preparation.
* practical demonstrations
* analysis
* group
* online research
* independent project based work

Regenerated and Synthetic fibres. Types and properties, add to fibre property chart. Uses of fibres. Samples. Review Plant fibre samples which will form part of folio. Allocate Generic or Trade name Fibre/Yarn/Fabric topic

You will be expected to research fibres and fabrics and will be expected to source various samples to complete assessments.

Overview of Assessment

To achieve successful completion of this course you must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of Competency.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.

You are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment so the relevant competency standards are being met.

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including:

Group tasks

Completion of learning activities, folios

Quizzes workbook ,

Indvidual and group presentations

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks VART 5902C Identify Fibres & Fabrics

Ungraded assessment tasks - All assessment tasks must be completed to a satisfactory level to be deemed competent for this course.

1. Fibre/Fabric Property definitions. (Ungraded) CYC/NYC

Investigate a given fibre/fabric property and prepare class presentation.

Graded assessment task

2. 4 Quizzes will be undertaken during the semester (see weekly planner). They will cover Fibres and Fabric constructions. 10% ea = Total 40%

3. Fabric Identification presentation. (Graded) 60% Research required information relevant to allocated fabrics and present in the form of a power point presentation.

Once all assessment tasks are completed to a satisfactory level and you have been deemed competent for this course assessment task 3 and quizzes will be graded and you may be eligible to receive a grade of Pass to High Distinction based on the work presented.

Assessment Matrix

Elements

Property
Definition (ungraded) CYC/NYC

4 Quizzes (graded)
40%

Fabric
Identification
Presentation (graded) 60%

Identify fibres and fabrics.

X

X

Describe fabric construction processes.

X

X

X

Describe qualities of fabrics

X

X

Determine uses of fabrics.

X

Other Information

This unit will be assessed in combination with other relevant units. MKTG5756C
Students must comply with OHS policies and procedures.
Students must wear closed toe sturdy shoes in all studios and workshops.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher/tutor/lecturer on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. Student feedback at RMIT :

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.

Penalties for late assessment Late submission or presentation of assessable work without an approved extension will be penalised as follows:
- Complete work submitted 1 to 7 days late will incur a penalty of 5% per day on your final mark
- Partial or incomplete work submitted 1 to 7 days late will incur a penalty of 5% per day on your final mark for the entire assessable work
- Work submitted after day 7 will be awarded an NN grade and 0% mark
- Weekends and holiday periods are included in the calculation of the late penalty
- Where a due date includes a specific time for submission or presentation, submissions after that time on the due date incur a 5% penalty.